Saturday, October 3, 2009

The Butterfly Meadow 4 Mile Hike


Went with Ann-Marie this morning to see what nature had to offer at this local park. As far as new wildflowers, several types of Aster were growing, and as far as birds, there was a new or migrating Thrush species. Couldn't tell if it was a Hermit Thrush (that over winters) or a Veery (that passes through). But the real treat turning out to be butterflies. With all the Goldenrods, Vervains, Gerardias, Gaillardias, and Camphorweeds out there, there were plenty of Butteflies to go around. Most common were the Gulf Fritillaries and the Common Buckeyes. Did run across a couple of Pearl Crescents. Snapped a photo of one of the Buckeyes. Fall is beginning to even more glorious.

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